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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.
Richard K. Fox Will Leave the Stakes
 for Fight with Sullivan.

Richard K. Fox Will Leave the Stakes
 for Fight with Sullivan.
 NEW YORK, Dec 21-The most self-satis- fled man in New York to-day was undoubt- edly Richard K. Fox. He was the packer of Jake Kilrain against the English champion, Smith, for the championship of the W orl |, and feels that his protege has won great victory, inasmuch that having the best of the draw fight he will be entitled to the dis tinction of champion. even though he does not get the stakes. He said:
 "Kilrain has accomplished what no man has ever done before, having fought in the longest heavy weight fight ill the history of the prize ring. He is to-day an acknowledged champion, and deserves it for the science, pluck and endurance which he has displayed. think under favorable circumstances Kill rain would have won an emphatic victory. But having the best of the fight he is entitled, according to the rules, to the title of the championship of the world"
 MT. Fox has not yet heard from Mr. At kinson, the referee, and could not say what steps would be taken in the future When Kilrain returns home MT. Fox will give him grand reception. He intends to leave the stakes stand and get up fight with Sullivan. He will double them if necessary.
 LONDON, Dec. 21.---It is generally conceded II the if ght with Smith, and that the American is the better man. It is looked upon also in the light of 8 moral victory as prize fights go. They are brutal affairs at best, but Tuesdays fight seemed to demonstrate the fact that such combats could be more closely confined to the realms of science than is usually the case. The Kilrain- Smith affair was, perhaps, the best and most gentlemanly conducted fight of modern times. All sec tions of English society unite in applauding the American champion for his prowess, his science and his gentlemanly bearing
 The Marquis of Queensbury offers a gold medal to the winner in glove contest of eight rounds between Kilrain and Smith.
 John L. Sullivan sends out challenge in which he offers to fight Kilrain the first week in April and Smith the first week in May, or vice versa.
 Kilrain and his party left Paris for Lon don last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Derailed on the Elevated Road.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-An uptown train on the Sixth avenue elevated railroad, crowded with passengers, was thrown from tle track near the Franklin street station in West Broadway yesterday afternoon. The cars bumped along over the ties, and would have fallen into the street but for the fact that at the point where the accident oc- cured third track is being put in over the middle of the street, and timbers to sns- tain the additional track had been thrown across between the tracks on the sides of the street. The derailed train was therefore sustained by these timbers. The passengers were terribly frightened and panic stricken, but no one was hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
A Crank Stabs His Daughter.

RUTLAND, Vt., Dec. 20.-William Shelby, a Salvation Army crank and a book can vasser, became suddenly insane yesterday and stabbed his 7-year-old daughter in the back with a knife, and in tussle with his 10 O-year-old son tramp'ed on his head, in flcting bad bruises. He then rushed bare headed into the street with valise full of books and commenced reading and praying. He was arrested after hard struggle and was placed in jail. Shelby has been con- fined in the Brattleboro asylum for three years His wife has also been in the asylum Other relatives have committed suicide The girls wound may prove fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
The Interstate Commission,

WASHINGTON, Dec 21-The Interstate Commission finished its December docket, for public hearing on January II. On that date hearing will be resumed, arguments will be heard on Standard Oil Case and Car lots classification. Members of the committee go to- Lincoln, Neb, to take testimony in a number of important cases, while other members will remain here and give hearing to cases from Eastern cities. Final deci- sion will be made by entire committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
THE NECESSITY FOR ExTRADlTIoN.
The Advisability of Treaty Between
 Uncle Sam and John Bull.

The Advisabi1ity of 8 Treaty Between
 Uncle Sam and John Bull.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Among the me- morials presented to the senate yesterday was that of H. D. Lyman, vice. president of the American Surety company of New York, praying for the ratification of the conven- tion and proposing an extradition treaty be- tween this country and Great Britain, signed i'll London, June 25, 1886, extending the ex- tradition law to cases of embezzement, etc.
 The remarkable part of the memorial. which was presented by Senator Hiscock, was in the exhibit which accompanied the memorial. The exhibit was, the memorial ist said, partial list of embezz'ements of persons who had fled to Canada. The of fenses, it says, were all committed since the proposed convention was signed, and most of them within the past year. Tie exhibit gives list of fifty three embezzlements and the amounts in each case. The largest em- bezzlement noted is that of Bartholomew, the insurance man of Hartford, for $1 ,OOO,- GOO, and the aggregate embellishments foot up the sum of $3,S40, ,57O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
. An Elevated Railroad for Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2l-A new elevated rail- way scheme, covering comprehensive sys. tenn for all three divisions of the city, is said to be on foot among New York syndicate representing s2, ,OOO,ooO capital. The com pany is styled the Chicago Remunerating Elevated Railway company It will pro. pose to the city council that, in lieu of municipal taxes and license fees, it will pay the city per cent. of it's gross receipts. Three cent fares will be the rule, with trans fers to any part of the city at one cert a mile. Stephen A. Douglass is the Chicago representative of the syndicate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Railway Officials Suspended.

P1TTsBURG, Dec. 21.-A. D. Smith, general passenger agent; John c. Henry, travelling passenger agent, and all employees and eff cials in the auditing, passenger and ticket departments, to the number of forty, of tho Pittsburg and Lake Erie railway, excepting Auditor Murray and Assistant Passenger Agent Leppert, are under suspension by order of President Newell and General Super intendent HolirooH. pending the audieing of accounts and preparations for now ticket system. The officers cf the road have ob- tained abundant proof that they were being systematically robbed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
FOR LOVE OF HIS WIFE.
A Cashier Driven to Theft by Her Lonr
 Sickness.

Sickness.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-Charles F. H. Arnold, assistant cashier of s. A. Kean & Go. $ bank ing house, who was held in the criminal court for embezzlement. has made a written confession. In it he says he will waive examination and plead guilty to any indictment charging him with steal s2,50o, which amount, he says, will cover everything. Arnold is 55 years old. He had no bad habits and was trusted implicitly by the firm, but his household ex- penses have been heavy on account of the long sickness of his wife. For twelve or fourteen years she has been confirmed in- valid and he has watched her with tender devotion for years Three or four weeks ago all erasure was noticed on one of Ar holds books. Experts secretly worked on the books and discovered discrepancies Arnold was charged with theft. At first he denied, but finally broke down and confessed his gu It. His arrest followed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Manufacturers Meet.

NEW YORK, Dec 21.-Representatives of the principal Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers in the United States met this morning in this city to discuss busi- ness pertinent to their business, and to correct certain abuses that have crept in, principally those connected with the credit and discount systems. Thomas Dolan of Philadelphia, was chosen chairman and A. s. Leland secretary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Two Killed and Three Fatally Injured.

Two Killed and Three Fatally Injured.
 JOLIET, Ills, Dec 2l.-The end wall of a newly completed five story stone block. known as the Barber block, fell in yesterday afternoon, carrying with it number of worknlen. William Stage, contractor, and John Palmer, a workman, were instantly killed. Edward Potts, Oden Johnson and William Benlong, were taken out from under the mass of stone and mortar, horribly cut and injured. They cannot live. Alter nate freezing and thawing of the mortar caused the wall to settle and finally fall in The builders failed to anchor the wall, as directed by the architect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
The Father the Only Available Witness.

ROME, N. Y.; Dec. 21.-In the case of Clement Al thur Day, on trial here for mur- der ill the first degree, a jury secured at noon yesterday. The case was opened for the people in the afternoon, the first witness being Charles H. Day, the murderer's father and the only available witness of the crime. He told the details of the murder without in any way attempting to justify or excuse his son. The old man has expressed himself quite bitterly against his son on different occasions It is said the defense will be in- sanity. It is probable that the case will go to the jury on Friday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Gladstonc's Disinterestedness.

LONDON, Dec. 21.-Mr Gladstone, in a letter written to a friend recently, said that nothing would please him better than to see the Tories returning to the position which they appeared to be in two years ago, and by granting autonomy to Ireland bring about a hearty, indissolubIe union between Ireland and Great Britain. "But" said he, tiff they leave the decision of the question in the hands of the Liberals, we will overcome. not for the first or twentieth time, by constitu- tional means, their resistance"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Catching Oysters with Rifles.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 21.-The steamer Ham, ilton, of the state oyster navy, came to Bal timore yesterday afternoon for @ supply of rifles and ammunition. Capt. Turner says that he was attacked Monday at Swan Point by dredgers. The Hamilton went to Swan Point to drive the dredgers away from for bidden grounds, when the latter opened fire on her from about twenty schooners. The smokestack was perforated with bullets, and the pilot door riddIed. The Hamilton had but small supply of amm unition and arms and was obliged to retreat, leaving the dredgers in possession of the disputed oyster bedS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Chamberlain's Idea of Wisconsin.

BALTIMORE, Dec 21.-When the Hon. Joseph Chamberlain visited Baltimore on last Friday he was shown through the Johns Hopkins university, and introduced to the students Among the latter was one from Wisconsin, with whom MT. Chamberlain en- tered into conversation. Mir. Chamberlain created considerable amusement by asking the western boy: "Have you any schools in Wisconsin?' and was evidently surprised when informed that that S ate boasted many institutions of learning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Fire Destroys A Town.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Dec. 2L-Weeping Water, a small town near here, was almost entirely destroyed by fire Monday night. and was still burning yesterday. Neighboring cities were called on for assistance, as the town was without any protection against fire. Heavy winds prevailed, and every. thing was burned within reach of the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21

elsewhere, any recurrence of the attack which prostrated him in Washington in 1886, nor is any expected by his physician. In the nature of the case, they say no such re- currence is possible MT. Manning is some- what weaker than before making the jour- ney to Albany, but his appetite remains good and his mind is as clear as at any time in his life. His condition, though serious, owing to the physical weakness. is not at present alarming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Nellie Committed Suicide.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The coroner's jury yesterday found verdict of suicide in the case of Nellie Southwick, the young woman who was found dead with bullet hole in her breast ill the yard of a house in Twenty. first street, where she lived with Robert Montgomery, an actor. It was proved to the satisfaction of the jury that Nellie had shot herself because Montgomery had scolded her oil account of her pawning ring he had given her. She had pawned the ring ill order to get him Christmas rreSant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Collision on a Railroad,

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2l.-A collision occurred yesterday near Newport, Ark, between a south bound passenger train and north bound freight, on the Iron Mountain rail- road. The fireman of the passenger train was instantly killed, and the engineer, Val. entine, seriously wounded, perhaps fatally. Roadmaster English was severely injured The baggage master and express messenger were hurt slightly. The passengers were we'll shaken up, but none was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
A Railroad War Probable.

CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-All the western rail- roads put into effect yesterday the new cut tariff between Chicago and the Missouri river. It reduces rates on all classes 15 to 20 per cent. and is the same tariff recently inaugurated by the Wabash. It is stated that if the receiver ot the Wabash makes another cut the roads will wage bitter war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Meridcn City Election.

MER1DEN, Conn.,, Dec. 21.-ln the city election yesterday Dr. c. H. S. Davis Dem. ] was reelected mayor. Both branches of the city government are Democratic, for the first time since the incorporation of the city, twenty years ago. Davis plurality over King (Rep.) is 524. The common council stands twenty four Democrats to six Repub- Iicans, the latter being hold over men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Barbour Succeeds Riddleberger.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 2l.-A vote for United States senator tosucc e l Riddleberger was taken in the general assembly yesterday, with tts following result: Senate-John S. Barbour, 26; Gen. William Malone, 13 Barbour, G1; Malone, 36. There was only O. al sentee in the senate and four in the house. The formal announcement of Mr. Barbour's election was made to-day in joint session of the two houses,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Ten Years for Burglary.

RoNDoUr, N Y., Dec. 21.-In the court of sessions yesterday Frank Rose, who last week was found guilty of the daring high, way robbery and burglary at Rifton, Ulste, county, was arraigned by District Attorney vanderlyn at the bar, Judge Kenyon pre-. siding, for sentence. After the prisoner had vehemently protested his innocence he wa. sentenced to ten years imprisonment in Clinton state prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
The Appointment Made,

WAsHINGroN, Dec 21.-The comptroller of the currency has appointed Michael F. Dooley of Hartford, Conn, to be examiner of the National Banks of Rhode Island and Connecticut in place of James w. Hyatt, recently elected secretary of the treasury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
4 NawF,xyav to Pay old Debts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.--Mr. Hopkins, oi Illinois, will introduce general bankruptcy bill into the house just after the holidays. It is the bill approved by the Americap Bar association. It provides that any man in debt $500 or moro may take advantage oi the law. It gives such cases precedence in the court over all except criminal cases, and pruvidgs against uunecessary delays
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
PentecOSt and His ConereoatiOn.

NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 2O-At meeting held by the Belleville Avenue Congrega- tional church, this city, last evening, vote was taken upon the question of accepting Rev. H. O. Pentecost's resignation, and re- suited in 60 against the acceptance and 32 in favor of accepting. The society of the church met afterward, and the voting against the acceptance was 1O9 to 26O In each instance committee was sent to MT.
 Pentecost but he declined most positively to remain as pastor under any circumstances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Gone Rack fn Caal.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 2l-The Standard Oil company, which for some time has been ex- perimenting at its extensive works h.re with crude oil as fuel, ordered all the apparatus out, stored it carefully away, and returned to coal The reason alleged is that the tank cars can be put to more profitable use than hauling fuel oil from the Findlay fields.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21

came to Albany on Tuesday last from his New York resi- dence 10 spend the holidays with his cid @ s t s on, Mir.
 J a me- S H. Man ming, whose resi- .dence on Lancaster street was formerly .that of the secre- tary. MT. Man. ming has not had,
 @ i t h CT in N e w York. Albany or
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
A Settlement Effected.

NEW YORK, De-. 21.-The Boss Stable. mems association last night agreed to the demands of the cab drivers and stablemen for increased pay, the men waving the sign ing of a contract. The great strike of the cabmen is therefore averted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Cigarmakers' National Convention.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2l.-The national convention of cigarmakers continued its session yesterday. The committee appointed yesterday to obtain from the general execu- tive board of the KnightsI of Labor a national district charter reported that they had sue ceeded in doing this, and the new assembly was numbered 225
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Prince Williams Grave Words.

BERLIN Dec. 21.-Prince William, in offer- ing Christmas greetings to the German hus- sars yesterday, said that the times wero grave and tho future uncertain, and no one could tell what might happen. He bade them to recollect that the emperor called honor, valcr and obedience the pillars of tbe army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Of Interest to Catholics fin americ,

UT IHteTest 10 CathoIcs m Amerfca.
 BOSTON, Dec. 2I.-It is rumored that the pope intends to make Archbishop Williams, of Boston, a cardinal, transfer Bishop Me Mahon, of Hartford, to Boston as coadjutor to Archbishop Williams, and raise Vicar General Byrne, of Boston, to the episcopacy, with Hartford as his see
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
S. F. Rounds Funeral.

OMAHA, Neb., 20.-The funeral of s. F. Rounds was very largely attended yesterday afternoon, and was conducted under Masonic auspices. The remains left here over the Burlington road for Chicago, where inter ment will take place to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Trial ot Dr. St. John.

CHICAGO. Dec, 21.-The trial of Dr. Leon- ard St. John. indicted for having assisted the boodler William J. McGarigle to escape to Canada, was begun in the criminal court in this city. At the close of the day's session only four of the jury had been obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Torn to Pieces on the Track.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.. Dec. 21.-A tramp walking on the Pennsylvania rail road was run over yesterday at Handy street and horribly mangled. He was liter ally torn to pieces One of the cars which ran over the man was thrown off the track by the accident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
A Big Libel Suit.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2L-The summons in the civil action of Henry S. Ives against Julius Dexter, president of the Cincinnati, Hamil- ton and Dayton railroad, for damages for malicious prosecution and false imprison- ment was served yesterday on the defendant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Five Years for Murder.

HARTFORD, Dec. 21.-In the supreme court yesterday Thomas J. Doyle, of this city, who kicked his wife to death last June, was allowed to plead guilty of manslaughter. He was sentenced to five years in the state
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT.
 AFTER MANY MONTHS.
A Schooner Washed Ashore During a

Terrible storm.
 VICTORIA, B. O., Dec 21.-The schooner Walter l.. Rich, Captain Jordan, which sailed from Princetown, Mass, on January 31, arrived Sunday night in Esquimalt. The schooner was washed ashore on Dun- gers Spit, Cape Horn, for six months, hav- ing been driven ashore during a terrible storm. The vessel was washed nearly l, ,OO0 yards up the beach. Skids were built and she was gradually forced into water. The Rich was 54 days from Punta Arenas, Straights Magellan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Reducing the Wages of 5000

Reducing the Wages of 5000 Men.
 SCRANTON, Pa., Dec 21.-The employees of the Lackawanna Iron and Coal company and the Scranton Steel company have been informed that reduction of 10 per cent. ill their wages will be made on Jan. ?. About 3.COO workmen will be affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20-FLOUR-Closed steady at unchanged prices; winter wheat extra, $a 10 Q 5.20; city mill extra, s4.501 4.75; Ohio extra. $3IOd152O. Southern four closed dull, but steady; common to choice extra, S3. 3o05.10.
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active, with May the feature, most of the transactions having been in that month. The course of prices wa somewhat irregular, but they closed steady and akc. higher. Spot lots closed firm at ssG5sc. higher. Spot sales of No. red state at so 95c: No. do, 9iAc; No. red winter, saI1c; No red winter, Dec, Ss1s6 Sgl6c; do, Jan, s95sc bid; do. Feb, sOAGs1sc. Spot lots closed dull, but firm, and Isc. higher. Spot sales. of No. mixed cash at 62c.: ungraded, do., CO1611Sc.; No. mixed, Jan, Gle. bid; do, Feb 6Issc. bid; do, May, 62lzc bid
 OATS-Options were firm, but dull, and closed Aa3ac. higher. Spot lots closed firm and xc higher. Spot sales of No. white state at 4Ic {; No. , do, 40c.; No. mixed, Jan. SSc.; do, Feb 3sIac.
 RYE-Dull; state. s496sc.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull: mess, S1525G1 155o for 1-year-old;
 LARD-Closed quiet but stronger; cash, $s0fls @s.10; Jan. SS0s: Feb, SEA- S1L5016I4.15 for 2-years-old.
 BUTTER-Firm and fairly active: state, I70 2Sc.; western, l5033c.
 CHEESE-Steady; state factory, loH01134c.; western. llja0llAc.
 EGGS-Steady; state, s40a6c.; western, 80 9ic.
 SUGAR-Raw, steady, but dull; fair refining. 516c Refined, firm, but dull; cut loaf and crushed, T34c; cutes, 71sc.; powdered, 7180S1zc.: Hanulated. 63Sc.; confectionery A, 656oi co3ee standard, 65s06. .69c. coffee o13 A, 6Jfc; wfdto yellow, 505Hc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
The Fishery Question.

LONDON, Dec 21.-Latest information from Chamberlain and instructions sent him indicate that a speedy settlement of the fishery question will be reached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
THE BULLETIN OF COMMERCE.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK. Zee. 20.-Money closed at 4lx per cent, the highest rate for the day. The lowest rate was f. Exchange closed firmer; posted rates, S4S3@4.S6Ia actual rates, $4 82f94 Sa34 for sixty days and $4.s6G4.s6J4 for demand. Gov ernments closed steady; currency es, II9 bid; 4s, coup, 126A bid; 415s, do, l07S bid.
 The stock market was again excessively dull this morning. There was almost nothing done except the ,caping transactions of board room traders. These were mostly in fifty and 100 share lots. At the opening prices were gener- ally A@8 per cent. lower than they closed last night, and up to l o'clock there was but little change from the opening prices The market was even less active after midday. but the tone was somewhat firmer, and the early decline was recovered before the close, the final figures showing but little change from those of last night. In several cases a slight advance was noted. Kansas and Texas continued strong throughout and clossd a. an advance of K per cent. The sales for the day amounted to only 9s, 900 shares. representing the smallest volume of business in many weeks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
A Settlement Possible.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Dec. 2l.-The leaders of the Lehigh strikers in this section have been summoned home to Hazleton by tele graph. It is rumored that conference will be held to-day, looking to O settlement of the strike.